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Top 10 Hidden Gems in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a major SoCal city well-known as a film and TV industry haven, from its iconic Hollywood sign to its famous studios such as Paramount, Universal, and Warner Brothers. There are countless ways to see the hustle and bustle of the busy Hollywood lifestyle, plenty of expensive boutiques and high-end eateries lining the Walk…
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Hsi Lai Temple

Hsi Lai, meaning Coming West, is a Buddhist monastery in the Puente Hills of Los Angeles County. Affiliated with the Fo Guang Shan, the Hsi Lai Temple is the first of its kind for the religious order overseas and continues to serve as the order's North American headquarters. This beautiful temple practices Humanistic Buddhism, a newer…
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Off the Beaten Path in Los Angeles

L.A. is a massive, sprawling city absolutely chock full of attractions featured on "Top 10" lists and other tourism advertisements. Everyone knows about the La Brea Tar Pits, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Venice Beach Boardwalk but what about the lost sunken city in Long Beach or the Time Travel Mart in Echo…
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Top 13 L.A. Attractions

As one of the world's most famous cities and the nation's second-largest metropolis, Los Angeles has plenty to see and do. There's nothing you can't find in good ole' Tinseltown so here's an idea about what's worth seeing and doing while you're in L.A. on your next student trip. 1. Hollywood Sign You can't take…
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